<B>AVOID THE FIRE:</B> If you are caught in a veld fire, these tips can be the difference between life and death.
Cape Town - As dry conditions prevail in parts of South Africa, water restrictions are enforced and temperatures rise so does the risk of veld fires.
Drivers who are caught in the smoke of a veld fire are at risk of a crash due to limited visibility. The best way to avoid becoming a statistic in this situation is to be prepared and learn how to react if you are caught in a fire.
Confrontation with a veld fire
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